Land of Rice Fields.
Moonlight spilled into the dense, gloomy forest, only letting through spots of mottled light to reflect on the ground.
Treading on the mottled moon shadows, Orochimaru walked leisurely through the forest.
Suddenly, Orochimaru stopped, looking at a large tree not far away, and said in a deep voice: "Whoever it is, come out!"
"As expected of you..."
Obito chuckled lightly, walking out from the shadows behind the tree.
Seeing the masked man wearing a one-eyed spiral mask who once claimed to be 'Madara Uchiha', Orochimaru was alert but also somewhat surprised: "It's you?"
Obito said: "Don't be nervous, I'm not here to trouble you."
Orochimaru raised the corner of his mouth: "Seems you are finally willing to cooperate with me!"
"Cooperate!?"
Obito was slightly stunned.
He did come to discuss cooperation this time, but judging from Orochimaru's meaning, it seemed the other party had long wanted to cooperate with them.
Orochimaru also noticed Obito's abnormality: "What, didn't 'B' mention my conditions to you?"
Obito instantly realized, then shook his head: "I'm afraid you misunderstood, 'A's group of people are not our companions."
Orochimaru wasn't surprised, murmuring: "Sure enough!"
Obito didn't dwell on this topic, getting straight to the point: "Conflict between us and the Five Great Ninja Villages is inevitable, and you are no longer tolerated by them either, so the Five Great Ninja Villages are our common enemy! Tell me, what conditions exactly did you propose to 'B'? Maybe I can satisfy you!"
In the great battle of the Land of Rice Fields not long ago, Orochimaru proved his strength to both the Ninja Village Alliance and the Akatsuki organization simultaneously.
Possessing the 'Impure World Reincarnation bodies' of the First, Second, and Fourth Hokage, three Kage-level figures, plus Yakushi Kabuto who mastered 'Sage Mode' following him, even Obito had to take Orochimaru seriously. Thus, the current meeting took place.
"The condition I proposed to 'B' was Shinji Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan!" Smiling, Orochimaru continued: "But now I've changed my mind!"
Obito frowned slightly: "What do you want?"
Orochimaru smiled evilly: "If you want cooperation, you must agree to help me seize 'B's eyes!"
Obito's face sank: "You want 'B's Mangekyo Sharingan?"
"Since you are not in the same group as 'A', a battle between your two sides will happen sooner or later, so what does it matter to deal with 'B'? Besides, I heard 'A's group seems to be having internal strife. 'B' was chased by 'C', 'D', and 'E' of their same organization all the way in the Land of Fire, and finally disappeared on the sea."
Orochimaru's tone was relaxed, as if just talking about an insignificant trivial matter.
Moreover, he was very certain that what was in 'B's eye sockets was definitely not some Mangekyo Sharingan, but the Rinnegan, known as the 'Eyes of the Sage' just like Akatsuki leader Nagato. But he didn't correct Obito; instead, he was happy for Obito to misunderstand.
After all, 'B's external image had always been a Mangekyo Uchiha.
For him, Mangekyo Sharingan was certainly valuable. But after confirming Nagato and 'A' were not in the same group, helping Nagato deal with the Ninja Village Alliance just for a pair of Mangekyo Sharingan would be too losing a deal. That's why he set his sights on the Rinnegan, which was more precious than the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Especially after hearing about the internal strife in 'A's group and confirming the news that 'B' was besieged and chased by multiple Akatsuki members, he felt even more strongly that now was the best moment to seize 'B's Rinnegan!
Obito pondered for a while, then shook his head: "It's not yet time to fall out with 'A's group!"
Obito had naturally received the news about the internal strife in 'A's group.
But without understanding the cause and effect, he didn't want to start a great war with 'A's group of Akatsuki on his own initiative. After all, Hiruko and Ranmaru had fought with 'A', so he knew 'A' most likely possessed the Rinnegan just like Nagato.
Orochimaru was calm and composed: "If that's the case, then I'm afraid I have no way to cooperate with you!"
Obito's expression stiffened, his face darkening: "If you refuse me, you probably won't have a place to stay in the Ninja World in the future. But as long as you agree to cooperate with our Akatsuki organization, I can give you Shinji Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan, and your previous betrayal can also be written off! This is your last chance, I think you'd better not miss it!"
Facing Obito's obvious threat, Orochimaru didn't care: "Last chance... quite unfortunate, I don't think so!"
Obito said coldly: "The cards in your hand are only enough for such conditions."
Orochimaru slowly raised his hands and began forming seals.
"You want to fight?"
Obito snorted coldly, then suddenly his expression changed because he realized Orochimaru seemed to want to summon something.
Rumble...
Soon, amidst slight tremors on the ground, a coffin rose from the ground.
Obito curled his lips: "Put away your boring little tricks, 'Impure World Reincarnation' is meaningless in front of me!"
"Is that so..."
Orochimaru smiled, casually clapping his hands together with a clap.
Clang...
Instantly, the lid of the coffin fell to the ground.
And as the coffin lid opened, the 'Impure World Reincarnation body' in the coffin appeared in Obito's field of vision.
"!?"
After seeing the 'Impure World Reincarnation body' in the coffin clearly, the disdain on Obito's face was instantly replaced by a thick shock and suspicion.
He never expected that who Orochimaru summoned with 'Impure World Reincarnation' would actually be that man!
Orochimaru smiled sinisterly: "Senior Madara Uchiha, do you think the trump card in my hand is enough to negotiate with you now?"
"You guy!"
Obito gritted his teeth.
Undoubtedly, the one summoned by Orochimaru using 'Impure World Reincarnation' was none other than the real Madara Uchiha.
Therefore, Obito's fake identity as 'Madara Uchiha' naturally collapsed on its own.
Moreover, Obito knew very well the horror of Madara Uchiha. If it was Madara, even just an 'Impure World Reincarnation body' would probably possess the power to change the current pattern of the Ninja World.
So as Orochimaru said, the trump card Orochimaru held now was indeed enough to bargain with him.
Orochimaru said: "I'm not interested in who you are! My proposal just now is still valid. As long as you help me obtain 'B's eyes, I will join your camp and assist you in dealing with the Ninja Village Alliance!"
Obito narrowed his eyes.
He had never wanted to kill someone so strongly as now! But the 'Impure World Reincarnation body' of Madara Uchiha in the coffin opposite made him dispel his killing intent...